The holiday season has arrived at Loews Ventana Canyon Resort, and it has brought along specialty cocoa and cocktails from Sunday, December 1 – Wednesday, January 1.
The crew at the resort’s Cascade Lounge has put a creative spin on the classic drink that’s meant to warm you up and imitate jolly feelings deep down in your belly.
There’s going to be a few variations of cocoa for kids to enjoy, but adults will have the option to pick from one of the two locally-inspired cocktails — or both if you need some extra Holiday spirit.
One of the concoctions is the Southwest Spice and Everything Nice. It’s mixed with Tequila Anejo, hot chocolate, chili powder, and a sprinkle of cinnamon garnish.
“We are fortunate that in Tucson, our change of seasons still includes the beautiful weather that Arizona is known for, so we wanted to offer both a cold-weather libation as well as an iced selection to give our guests options on those beautiful winter days,” said Martin Charlton, Director of Food & Beverage.
The other wintry cocktail is the Sunny Holiday. It’s an iced drink with Tequila Reposado, Kahlua, cold brew coffee, and a coffee bean garnish.
Perhaps one of the sweetest deals of all is that the kid-friendly cocoa is free with the purchase of either of the “spiked” cocoa cocktails.
Loews Ventana Canyon Resort is located at 7000 N. Resort Dr. For more information, visit loewshotels.com/ventana-canyon.
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Matt Sterner
More about MattAt a very young age, Matt Sterner was gifted with the artistic ability to masterfully roll a burrito to the highest of standards, but the wrapped medley of delicious innards wasn’t his first love. Matt’s first true love was a combination of reading, writing, and creating. He grew up reading comics, the ingredients list of his shampoo and conditioner bottles, choose-your-own-adventure books, and the Scrabble dictionary — something he found useful when challenging his grandmother to a game.
He attended college at New Mexico State University and graduated with a degree in Digital Filmmaking. One of his favorite classes was screenwriting because he became responsible for the story’s birth before it came to life on-screen. After school, Matt took on numerous positions at a local television station in Tucson. From dealing out stories about heartbreak to producing “fluffier” content for a lifestyle broadcast, he learned what it takes to adapt to the many emotions the world of media can stir. Since 2017, Matt has dabbled in the culinary world of Tucson as well as San Diego, California from time to time.
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